Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Sewing Table
1845-1860
Made in America

Mary Lincoln sewed most of her sons’ clothes and many of Abraham Lincoln’s shirts. She had several sewing tables around the house to catch the best light at different times of day. Prior leaving for Washington, Mr. Lincoln gave this table to a friend.

Mahogany veneer, wood. H 69.9, W 50.8, D 61 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 46



Sewing Table 1845-1860 Made in America Mary Lincoln sewed most of her sons’ clothes and many of Abraham Lincoln’s shirts. She had several sewing tables around the house to catch the best light at different times of day. Prior leaving for Washington, Mr. Lincoln gave this table to a friend. Mahogany veneer, wood. H 69.9, W 50.8, D 61 cm Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 46
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